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« Reply #375 on: July 06, 2017, 09:43:55 PM »
Today, just for fun, I took Ochka to an Estate Auction that was nearby.

Was just planning to show her the atmosphere . . .

but she fell in love with a very extensive China set.  It had 12 place settings of everything imaginable, plus all the special pieces.  112 pieces I think.

It was quite exquisite, I did admit.
The auctioneer showed original purchase document showing price of $699.00 paid about 32 years ago.

Luckily, there weren't many interested, so I was the winning bidder at $225.00.

She has been happy as a lark all afternoon and evening, washing and placing in our China cabinet.

However, I already had two (less extensive) China sets there, so now what to do with them.
I suggested giving away to some younger folks we know from Ukraine, but Ochka said that it was in very bad taste to give used items.
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« Reply #376 on: July 06, 2017, 11:49:01 PM »


However, I already had two (less extensive) China sets there, so now what to do with them.
I suggested giving away to some younger folks we know from Ukraine, but Ochka said that it was in very bad taste to give used items.

Yes ML, much better to BUY used items.....such as extensive china sets??? ))) or even less extensive china sets
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« Reply #377 on: July 07, 2017, 07:38:30 AM »
It cost less than a really nice dinner out (with a good bottle of wine), and made his wife happy.
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« Reply #378 on: July 07, 2017, 07:44:46 AM »
Today, just for fun, I took Ochka to an Estate Auction that was nearby.

Was just planning to show her the atmosphere . . .

but she fell in love with a very extensive China set.  It had 12 place settings of everything imaginable, plus all the special pieces.  112 pieces I think.

It was quite exquisite, I did admit.
The auctioneer showed original purchase document showing price of $699.00 paid about 32 years ago.

Luckily, there weren't many interested, so I was the winning bidder at $225.00.

She has been happy as a lark all afternoon and evening, washing and placing in our China cabinet.

However, I already had two (less extensive) China sets there, so now what to do with them.
I suggested giving away to some younger folks we know from Ukraine, but Ochka said that it was in very bad taste to give used items.

Next you will need to acquire a new larger house.
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« Reply #379 on: July 11, 2017, 05:27:55 PM »
We bought a townhouse along East coast of Ireland back in 2013 near bottom of R.E. market.

Paid approx 80,000 Euros.  Hard to believe, but original buyer had paid 210,000 Euros for this townhouse at height of bubble.  She defaulted, bank repossessed and then we bought.

After purchase, a renter was immediately found and has been there for nearly 3.5 years and pays regularly with deposit into an account we have in Ireland.

Ochka's relative lives very near and manages this for us, although nothing really has needed to be done.

He tells us today that the unit next door which is identical just sold for 130,000 Euros in the recovering housing market.

Yes boys and girls . . . that is 62.5% paper increase for us in 3.5 years. 

I am waiting for full recovery to 210,000 Euros.

Yes, of course, this same gain could have been realized via purchase in one of several cities in USA that went through a bubble burst.  But I liked this deal because it gave country diversification to Ochka's portfolio and we had a trusted caretaker there in Ireland.
« Last Edit: July 11, 2017, 05:50:26 PM by ML »
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« Reply #380 on: July 11, 2017, 05:55:59 PM »
Tidbit of info.

Ochka has gotten into habit of wearing jeans everywhere since her arrival in USA 6 year ago.

Today, we were going out for breakfast at standard chain restaurant (not fast food).

I said to her . . . wear a dress or skirt with blouse. 
And she did . . . with high heels.

After we returned home she says:  I feel sexy.

Me:  What . . . why?

She:  Just dressing up nice caused that effect.

Me:  OK . . . you are the boss.

Note:  Never heard such a thing ever from my previous wife.
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« Reply #381 on: July 12, 2017, 07:39:57 AM »
ML - Beautiful story  8)
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« Reply #382 on: July 12, 2017, 12:19:03 PM »


Ochka has gotten into habit of wearing jeans everywhere since her arrival in USA 6 year ago.

Grounds for divorce - reason: 'unreasonable behaviour '.....



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« Reply #383 on: July 12, 2017, 08:09:55 PM »
I really don't mind the jeans, as she looks very good in them.

But just got to realizing that I wanted to see her in something different when we are out and about. 

She always dresses up in dress and heels when we are out in evening for dinner, theater, etc.   But I wanted to see in daytime also . . . once in awhile.

Interesting also how she was shocked at how female professors wore jeans to teach when she arrived and was in Intensive English program and then Masters program. 

When she got her first teaching assignment she told me . . . I will wear dress or skirts with medium heels.  I said:  That won't last long. 

And sure enough, she was in jeans and comfortable walking shoes by the second week and never went back to formal dress.
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« Reply #384 on: July 12, 2017, 10:11:01 PM »
Indeed , it is one of the sad things that wives 'adapt' to Western dress 'protocols' ...


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« Reply #385 on: July 13, 2017, 05:37:24 AM »
Indeed , it is one of the sad things that wives 'adapt' to Western dress 'protocols' ...


Very true but that just makes it easier for my wife to stay a few notches above the women she works with.
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« Reply #386 on: July 15, 2017, 12:31:15 AM »
I said to her . . . wear a dress or skirt with blouse. 
And she did . . . with high heels.

After we returned home she says:  I feel sexy.


Feeling sexy is a good thing. You might want to borrow that dress and heels from your wife occasionally. Doesn't matter if you wear panties with the set or leave them out.

it is one of the sad things that wives 'adapt' to Western dress 'protocols' ...


My wife didn't adapt. When we first married, she said don't try to change her. I would be a fool if I did. Half her wardrobe is dresses and skirts. I've got more opportunities to feel sexy than ML does.
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« Reply #387 on: July 15, 2017, 05:57:15 AM »
Feeling sexy is a good thing. You might want to borrow that dress and heels from your wife occasionally. Doesn't matter if you wear panties with the set or leave them out.

I am shocked at even reading about such kinky ideas !!!
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« Reply #388 on: July 22, 2017, 02:57:43 PM »
Spouse filed ROC for 10 year Green Card today.
$680 filing fee now + $14 copying + $22 Fed Express.

90 days before expiration of 2 year Green Card.

Next event will be receipt of One Year Extension letter.

Then we go to DMV before Oct 20th for 4th or 5th time for her DL issuance/renewal; but only for one year again.  Really a pain.

Completion of ROC and issuance of 10 year Green Card seems to be taking a year or more at Vermont Service Center now.

Several days of my time to gather items, fill in form and organize.

She . . . only works in garden during this time . . . and looks pretty.
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« Reply #389 on: July 22, 2017, 04:36:10 PM »
Spouse filed ROC for 10 year Green Card today.
$680 filing fee now + $14 copying + $22 Fed Express.

90 days before expiration of 2 year Green Card.

Next event will be receipt of One Year Extension letter.

Then we go to DMV before Oct 20th for 4th or 5th time for her DL issuance/renewal; but only for one year again.  Really a pain.

Completion of ROC and issuance of 10 year Green Card seems to be taking a year or more at Vermont Service Center now.

Several days of my time to gather items, fill in form and organize.

She . . . only works in garden during this time . . . and looks pretty.

Well, you could save yourself the trouble and send her back to UA.  Just sayin.   :devil:
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« Reply #390 on: July 22, 2017, 09:20:24 PM »
Spouse filed ROC for 10 year Green Card today.

Rep of Cyprus ?

Then we go to DMV

DMV ? Driver Motor Vehicles ?

We don't all live in the US and understand your acronyms ! :)  Seriously.. I am interested to know what ROC stands for.

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« Reply #391 on: July 22, 2017, 09:45:32 PM »
Rep of Cyprus ?

DMV ? Driver Motor Vehicles ?

We don't all live in the US and understand your acronyms ! :)  Seriously.. I am interested to know what ROC stands for.

ROC = Removal of conditions
http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/conditional-permanent-residence/remove-conditions-permanent-residence-based-marriage

DMV = Department of Motor Vehicles

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« Reply #392 on: July 22, 2017, 10:03:28 PM »
Thank ye, kindly, Beel !

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« Reply #393 on: August 16, 2017, 08:00:06 AM »
If my math teacher had looked like this; I might have gone to class more.
But would I have learned more ?
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« Reply #394 on: August 16, 2017, 09:25:45 AM »
If my math teacher had looked like this; I might have gone to class more.
But would I have learned more ?

You would have been distracted a lot, ML!  :D
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« Reply #395 on: August 16, 2017, 12:35:42 PM »
You would have been distracted a lot, ML!  :D
Thanks for posting pictures!


Ditto !! :)
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« Reply #396 on: August 16, 2017, 04:08:33 PM »
If my math teacher had looked like this; I might have gone to class more.
But would I have learned more ?

I had a crush on a teacher and I learned more. There was a teacher I was in lust with. She had big boobs. I was shallow back then. I grew out of it last year. She taught typing and one day I asked a question and she leaned over and showed me how to type. I liked it when she bent over so I made a habit of asking more questions. I learned a lot from her but I secretly wished she'd teach me other things. Because of her, I type with all my fingers. I can type so fast, I can harass people on the internet at twice the rate they harass me.
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« Reply #397 on: August 16, 2017, 09:50:24 PM »
I had a crush on a teacher and I learned more. There was a teacher I was in lust with. She had big boobs. I was shallow back then. I grew out of it last year. She taught typing and one day I asked a question and she leaned over and showed me how to type. I liked it when she bent over so I made a habit of asking more questions. I learned a lot from her but I secretly wished she'd teach me other things. Because of her, I type with all my fingers. I can type so fast, I can harass people on the internet at twice the rate they harass me.

I am with you Billy  :)
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« Reply #398 on: August 17, 2017, 09:37:05 AM »
When I was a senior in high school, my advisor told me that I should take typing. So I did! There was one other boy in the class and the rest were girls, mostly 9th or 10th graders.

The teacher was fresh out of college, first year teacher and only a few years older than I. She was very good looking, and one day when I was running late for a track meet and missed the bus, she drove me in her red, convertible sports car to the meet. That day, I came in first in the mile!

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« Reply #399 on: August 17, 2017, 09:38:57 AM »
She was very good looking, and one day when I was running late for a track meet and missed the bus, she drove me in her red, convertible sports car to the meet. That day, I came in first in the mile!



Becoming horny, your testosterone levels were high that day. No wonder you left the other guys in the dust.
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